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Inflatable Boats

Inflatable Boats

Posted by on Jan 20, 2018 in Boat Propellers, Boating | 0 comments

Small inflatable boats that you can mount an electric motor or gas outboard engine on have become popular in recent years because they are an inexpensive type of boat to use on the water. The performance boat props used can also be inexpensive. Improvements in designs and on durability are another reason for their increase in inflatable boat...

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Boat Propeller Shaft Thrust Washer

Boat Propeller Shaft Thrust Washer

Posted by on Jan 15, 2018 in Boat Propellers, Boating | 0 comments

If you own a boat that has an outboard motor on it or boat with a sterndrive system, the propeller shaft must have what is called a thrust washer on it that is positioned on the shaft in front of the boat propeller. The thrust washer has two functions. The first reason why you must use one is it stops boat propellers from sliding forward on the prop...

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Propane Powered Outboard Motors

Propane Powered Outboard Motors

Posted by on Dec 29, 2017 in Boat Propellers, Boating | 0 comments

You now have the option of using a propane powered outboard motors instead of a gasoline or electric motor. LEHR is the first company to mass produce outboards that use propane as the operating fuel. Their line of models are 2.5hp., 5hp., 9.9hp., 15hp. and a 25hp engine. The engines are similar to gas powered engines and the boat propellers they use are...

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Setting up at the Boat Shows

Setting up at the Boat Shows

Posted by on Nov 18, 2017 in Boating | 0 comments

People who attend boat shows to shop for boats and other boating stuff like boat propellers are unaware of how much preparation and hard work a boat dealer and their employees go through to get the boats to the show and get them all set up for display. First the dealer has to contact the boat show people, sign up and make payment to be there and do...

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The Boat Shows are Coming

The Boat Shows are Coming

Posted by on Nov 13, 2017 in Boat Accessories, Boating | 0 comments

The winter time boat shows are the best way to see all the boat brands and all their different models along with lots of boating equipment like boat propellers and other boating merchandise on display for sale at great show prices also.They have special boat show prices that are lower than if you walk into a dealer in the middle of summer looking to buy a...

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Getting your boat ready for winter

Getting your boat ready for winter

Posted by on Oct 23, 2017 in Boating | 0 comments

Well it’s that time of year again that most boaters in the colder climate areas dread dealing with. Putting the boat away for winter and getting damaged boat propellers replaced or fixed can be done in the fall. Summer seems to go by in the blink of an eye and the off season takes twenty years to get over before spring. But you need to winterize...

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